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GLENNVILLE, Ga. (WSAV) – A large fire broke out at McCurdy’s on Main Sunday evening.

Witnesses tell News 3 the building, located on S Veterans Blvd., caught fire just after 5:50 p.m.

A gift shop staple of Glennville, started by a mother in the 70’s – given to her daughter – and now gone.

Among the charred pieces of this business beloved in Glennville, Lisa Barry says there are also so many emotions.

“It was total heartbreak, you know. I was here before the fire department got here and my heart just dropped,” said store owner Lisa Barry

Glennville Fire Chief Dale Barnard is calling the building, located on the 200 block of S Veterans Blvd., a total loss.

“All the merchandise is damaged,” says Chief Barnard, “I have not physically been inside the building yet because it’s not to the point where I can go in, but everything seems to be gone.”

The shop that sold purses, among other gifts, was gutted by this fire yesterday. The flames were so intense that the building, a shed, and this van in the parking lot all burned. No one was here when the fire started, Lisa says she’s thankful for that. But the toll of those flames took much more than just the stuff inside.

“It was her baby,” said Barry. “It was the thing she enjoyed more than anything else.”

This store – McCurdy’s – was somewhat a gift to her. Started in the 70s by Lisa’s mom, who simply loved to be a popular part of their small town.

“She enjoyed McCurdy’s, and she enjoyed the community. And just enjoyed having it here for the community,” Barry said.

Chief Barnard says it’s “going to be awhile” before they figure out what caused the fire.

Tougher than seeing what’s left – the decisions that the days ahead will bring. Thankfully, there’s insurance, but not so clear Lisa says is the choice of what’s next.

“It’s a process. So, I’m going to give it a few days and see where to go from here,” Barry said.

Stick with News 3 for updates.

-Fast Casual Seafood Leader Fuels Franchise Growth by Converting Former Restaurant Locations Throughout the State -

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Captain D's, the nation's leading fast casual seafood restaurant, announced today the conversion of a former Huddle House restaurant to its newest franchised location in Glennville, Georgia. Owned by local entrepreneur Zuber Malek, the new restaurant is located at 830 North Veterans Boulevard. This April 24^th grand opening kicks off a spate of Captain D's conversions this spring in Georgia, including a former Bojangles in Savannah and a Dunkin' in Marietta.

A native of India, franchisee Zuber Malek and his wife, Tanzil moved to Glennville 16 years ago and have become deeply engrained in Tattnall County with their four boys and thriving businesses. Malek is an experienced restaurant operator, buying his first Dairy Queen in Glennville in 2006 then adding three more locations over the years. He also opened a Marco's Pizza in town to continue his passion for providing a variety of dining options to the community. As a talented entrepreneur who loves living and working in Glennville, Malek has enjoyed serving multiple civic organizations and giving back to several charitable organizations over the years.

"Tattnall County has played a big role in shaping my family and business life. Tanzil and I moved here with $50 and a few pots and pans, and now we are living the American Dream with opportunities like franchise ownership with Captain D's," said Zuber Malek, owner of the new Glennville Captain D's. "This brand is true to its reputation as 'outstanding in a sea of ordinary.' When I saw the chance to convert a vacant restaurant site at the entrance to our city and replace an eyesore with a crown to the town, I knew it was the right next business investment for me and for Glennville. I'm grateful for the tremendous support the community has always shown us and look forward to bringing them Captain D's."

The new Glennville restaurant features Captain D's vibrant, coastal design and welcoming atmosphere, serving high-quality seafood with warm hospitality at an affordable price. With spacious dining room seating for 22, the restaurant also has drive-thru, carry-out and call-ahead ordering options. Hours of operation are Sunday – Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday – Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Call-ahead orders can be placed by calling 912-654-3675.

"Zuber Malek has a deep commitment to his community and exceptional talent for running successful restaurant operations. He is just the type of franchisee Captain D's looks for to continue expanding our brand throughout the Southeast and beyond," said Brad Reed, chief development officer of Captain D's. "We have several more converted restaurant locations on tap for Georgia this spring, showcasing our expertise in turning around a variety of vacant properties and getting our franchisees up and running faster to serve their communities."

With more than 530 restaurants in 23 states, Captain D's is the fast-casual seafood leader and number one seafood franchise in America ranked by average unit volume. The brand remains focused on corporate and franchise development in target markets throughout the South, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic states, including Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The company is currently seeking single and multi-unit operators to join in the brand's rapid expansion. For more information about franchise opportunities, visit www.captaindsfranchising.com or call 800-314-4819.

ABOUT CAPTAIN D'S Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Captain D's has more than 530 restaurants in 23 states. Captain D's is the nation's leading fast casual seafood restaurant and was named the #1 seafood chain in the QSR 50, ranked by AUV. Founded in 1969, Captain D's has been offering its customers high-quality seafood at reasonable prices in a welcoming atmosphere for over 50 years. Captain D's serves a wide variety of seafood that includes freshly prepared entrees and the company's signature batter dipped fish. The restaurants also offer premium-quality, grilled items such as shrimp, Tilapia and Salmon, as well as hushpuppies, desserts and freshly brewed, Southern-style sweet tea, a Captain D's favorite. For more information, please visit www.captainds.com.

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Georgia patients can now buy medical marijuana, marking a milestone for those suffering from serious medical conditions and the start of a potentially lucrative new industry in the state.

Georgia began carving a path for the sale of low-dose THC oil in 2015, but because of years of delays and disputes, it wasn't legal to buy it until now.

On April 26, five dispensing license applications were approved by the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission. That included three from Trulieve GA Inc. for dispensaries in Pooler, Marietta and Macon, as well as two from Botanical Sciences LLC for dispensaries in Marietta and Pooler.

Two dispensaries are currently open, according to the cannabis commission, which tracks the locations on its website. Trulieve has two locations operating: 220 Cobb Parkway North in Marietta and 3556 Riverside Drive in Macon.

The first dispensary from Botanical Sciences is expected to open next month, according to The Atlanta-Journal Constitution.

Trulieve and Botanical Sciences can apply for up to six dispensary licenses each.

“We can anticipate that future locations will continue to reach even more patients,” Andrew Turnage, executive director of the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, said at an April 26 meeting.

The dispensaries sell low-dose THC oil to patients suffering from a list of conditions and diseases such as cancer, seizures, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. The products include tinctures, capsules and topicals. Recreational marijuana remains illegal in Georgia.

More than 27,000 patients are on the state's low-THC oil registry, allowing them to buy the product, according to data prepared by the state cannabis commission in March. Fulton and Cobb counties have the highest number of patients.

The number of patients is expected to grow, and medical marijuana could become a significant new industry in Georgia.

The U.S. medical marijuana industry was worth more than $9 billion in 2021 but could grow to at least $23 billion by 2023, according to market research firm Global Market Insights. Just in Florida alone, it generates well over $1 billion in annual sales, according to several news reports.

“What we have seen in other states, that have more maturity in their medicinal cannabis market, is typically between 2% to 4% of the state’s population eventually becomes a patient of the product,” Gary Long, CEO of Botanical Sciences, said in a February interview. He said that could represent between 250,000 to 450,000 patients in Georgia. “We do believe there is a pent-up demand.”

Long added, “We are looking forward to servicing these patients … People want to be able to find hope and relief for these horrible conditions that they are suffering from.”

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Looking for a romantic wine weekend getaway? You can find a full-service farm winery just an hour away from Savannah in Glennville.

A couple said that they own one of the oldest farms in Georgia. They shared the story of how they got started with WTOC and said that it’s not just about the wine, but the land’s history.

Charles and Deborah Tillman, the owners of Watermelon Creek Vineyard said that making wine takes a year-long process.

Deborah Tillman said that during the winter months, they cut the vines.

“From April they start growing and they go wild in the summer and make grapes. Then come fall after harvest the leaves start turning yellow. So the winter time they are sleeping when we cut so the new growth can produce more growth next year,” said Deborah.

The two opened their doors to the community in 2012, but the history of the 300- acre site goes back to 1812.

“In 2003 I got a call from my cousin in Little Rock Arkansas who inherited this piece of land. He says I am going to sell our grandmother’s homeplace do you want to buy it so I said yeah. So two or three weeks later Deborah and I came over and looked to see what we bought and then began the romance I say with history,” said Charles.

Charles, the 8th generation to live on the land said that at the time, they didn’t know what to do with it, but eventually fell in love after learning more about who lived there before them.

He mentioned that a small child named Hopkins Padgett and his mother and grandmother had a residence on the southbank of Watermelon Creek.”

The property also included a sawmill, grist mill, general store, and post office back in the day.

And today --the couple continues the legacy with their destination venue.

“In about 2007 we got this place cleaned up enough to plant the vineyard, it all started because of a trip to Sonoma Valley.”

Charles says that the vacation inspired them.

“The guys was about 30 years old and growing grapes and I told Deborah I think we can do this. I think this will work, said Charles.”

That is when his life partner turned into a business partner.

The two who will be celebrating 40 years of marriage in March say they are living the American dream.

Charles said he couldn’t have done it without his other half.

“This person told me this, you sound like me and my wife he tells me. I said what do you mean. He said, well we’ve been married for 50 years and now I got half a brain and she’s got half a brain and apart we can do nothing but together we can get by and that’s pretty much what happened.”

Tilman says the vineyard not only brought him and his wife closer but also gives them the opportunity to meet people from all over...

Sot " you know literally in the next hour a car can pull in her from Montreal, or Jamaica or brazil.”

The couple hopes everyone can get a chance to experience what they call their ‘enchanted’ place they call home.

The winery is located at 2977 Mount Zion Church Rd, Glennville, GA 30427. Wine tasting and behind-the-scenes tours of the property are held Wednesday through Saturday. To learn more about what they offer click here.

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April 19, 2023 // Franchising.com // NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Captain D’s announced today the conversion of a former Huddle House restaurant to its newest franchised location in Glennville, Georgia. Owned by local entrepreneur Zuber Malek, the new restaurant is located at 830 North Veterans Boulevard. This April 24th grand opening kicks off a spate of Captain D’s conversions this spring in Georgia, including a former Bojangles in Savannah and a Dunkin’ in Marietta.

A native of India, franchisee Zuber Malek and his wife, Tanzil moved to Glennville 16 years ago and have become deeply engrained in Tattnall County with their four boys and thriving businesses. Malek is an experienced restaurant operator, buying his first Dairy Queen in Glennville in 2006 then adding more locations over the years. He also opened a Marco’s Pizza in town to continue his passion for providing a variety of dining options to the community. As a talented entrepreneur who loves living and working in Glennville, Malek has enjoyed serving multiple civic organizations and giving back to several charitable organizations over the years.

“Tattnall County has played a big role in shaping my family and business life. Tanzil and I moved here with $50 and a few pots and pans, and now we are living the American Dream with opportunities like franchise ownership with Captain D’s,” said Zuber Malek, owner of the new Glennville Captain D’s. “This brand is true to its reputation as ‘outstanding in a sea of ordinary.’ When I saw the chance to convert a vacant restaurant site at the entrance to our city and replace an eyesore with a crown to the town, I knew it was the right next business investment for me and for Glennville. I’m grateful for the support the community has always shown us and look forward to bringing them Captain D’s.”

The new Glennville restaurant features Captain D’s vibrant, coastal design and welcoming atmosphere, serving high-quality seafood with warm hospitality at an affordable price. With spacious dining room seating for 22, the restaurant also has drive-thru, carry-out and call-ahead ordering options. Hours of operation are Sunday – Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday – Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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